A Maryland youth group is suing the media company owned by LeBron James over its use of the "More Than An Athlete" phrase. Where the athlete’s viral clapback targeted Fox News host, Laura Ingraham after telling James to “shut up and dribble” and stay out of political matters. You know that bold slogan “More Than An Athlete,” popularized by LeBron James back in 2018? News broke about the lawsuit on Friday from Game Plan Inc., who alleged that LeBron stole the slogan when he saw it on a t-shirt at a Cavaliers-Wizards game in 2017, according to an ESPN.com report. It owns a federal trademark registration covering the use of “I Am More Than An Athlete” on t-shirts. He uses it on Nike-produced clothing, an ESPN series he produces and a NBA 2K video game made by Take-Two Interactive Software Inc.Uninterrupted dismissed the allegations in a statement, saying, "The complaint filed by Game Plan today is meritless and contains numerous factual inaccuracies. The suit also names ESPN, Nike and the maker of the NBA 2K video game. “Uninterrupted owns prior rights in and to the More Than An Athlete trademark. Turns out it may be a copyright infringement. LeBron James sued over ‘More Than An Athlete’ sloganShow full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. CLEVELAND, Ohio – A Maryland based youth group is suing LeBron James’ media company over the use of the phrase “More Than An Athlete,” Game Plan Inc., which is a youth development nonprofit, filed the suit in federal court earlier this week, naming James company, ESPN, Nike and the people behind NBA 2K for using the phrase in various media materials produced by James and his company Uninterrupted.Game Plan Inc. says it applied for the trademark for “I Am More Than An Athlete” in June 2016 and was granted it two years later. LeBron James & his athlete empowerment brand UNINTERRUPTED are facing a $33 million lawsuit for allegedly stealing "More Than An Athlete" slogan. James’ company denied the complaint’s allegations in a statement. The suit, filed in federal court on Tuesday, also names ESPN, Nike and the maker of the NBA 2K video game for using the phrase in material produced by James. LeBron James Sued for $33M USD for Allegedly Stealing "More Than An Athlete" Slogan: From a non-profit youth organization in Maryland. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. The lawsuit claims the nonprofit has photo proof of using the phrase from 2017 on T-shirts at a Washington Wizards game against, interestingly enough, James and the Cavaliers.James and his team have been using “More Than An Athlete” since 2018 in response to Fox commentator Laura Ingraham saying James not weigh in on political issues and should, instead, Chicago Mayor Says Looting Is 'Never Justifiable' After Activist Defends Theft as 'Reparations'6 national restaurant chains in deepest trouble amid COVID-19 include Outback Steakhouse, IHOP and Denny's
Game Plan Inc. says it applied for the trademark for “I Am More Than An Athlete” in June 2016 and was granted it two years later. The group is seeking $33 million and injunctive relief, which would require Uninterrupted, his media company, to stop using the phrase.Game Plan Inc., a youth development nonprofit, says it applied to trademark the phrase "I Am More Than An Athlete" in June 2016 and first used it on T-shirts at a According to the complaint, Game Plan was awarded rights to the trademark "I Am More Than An Athlete" with a GP Game Plan logo on June 5, 2018.James adopted the slogan in 2018, after Fox commentator Laura Ingraham said on Feb. 17 of that year that the NBA All-Star should "shut up and dribble" instead of talking politics. Game Plan Inc., a Maryland based nonprofit organization focused on the development of America's youth, has filed a lawsuit against NBA superstar LeBron James' media company (Uninterrupted LLC), Nike Inc., ESPN and Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. for trademark infringement over the use of the phrase I AM MORE THAN AN ATHLETE. “The complaint filed by Game Plan today is meritless and contains numerous factual inaccuracies,” the company said. Game Plan Inc. says it applied for the trademark for “I Am More Than An Athlete” in June 2016 and was granted it two years later. Uninterrupted owns prior rights in and to the More Than An Athlete trademark."
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